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Marvel Rivals' Character Popularity and the Nexus Mods Controversy

Official game data reveals interesting character popularity trends in Marvel Rivals. In "quick play," Jeff reigns supreme, outperforming Venom and Cloak & Dagger. However, the competitive landscape shifts dramatically. On PC, Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, and Mantis lead the pack, while on consoles, Cloak & Dagger, Penny Parker, and Mantis dominate.

A surprising twist: Mantis, despite her popularity, is also the most frequently defeated hero in competitive mode, leading the loss count on both PC and consoles, surpassing Hela, Loki, and Magic. Consoles show a broader success story, with 14 additional characters boasting win rates exceeding 50%.

Conversely, unpopular characters emerge. Storm, Black Widow, and Wolverine lag behind in "quick play," while Nemore takes the bottom spot in competitive modes.

The game's recent surge in popularity, with over 500 mods submitted in a single month, has unfortunately sparked controversy. Nexus Mods, a prominent modding platform, removed modifications replacing Captain America's head with images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Nexus Mods' owner, TheDarkOne, explained the decision in a private Reddit discussion, stating that both Trump and Biden-related mods were removed simultaneously to avoid accusations of bias. This action, however, has curiously gone largely unreported by YouTube gaming channels.